Aurora Durum performs well with hot dry finish to season

Despite there being a hot dry spring (with no spring rain) the Aurora performed very well in most districts, with it being reported that the quality is excellent.

The Aurora crop (left) at Georgetown South Australia was classified as DR1 with the average yield being 2.94 t/ha. The average protein was 13.05 and average screenings 3.15. with a very good test weight.